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Economy

Merz's stumble jeopardises hopes of rebooting sluggish German economy

Friedrich Merz's failure to secure the title of chancellor in the first round of voting has created doubt over the future effectiveness of his government.

07/05/2025

Germany

Germany: Bundestag elects CDU's Merz as new chancellor in repeat vote

The CDU party leader was confirmed as Germany's chancellor on Tuesday in a second vote after a tumultuous first round saw him fall six votes short.

06/05/2025

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Germany’s Union bloc and Social Democrats sign coalition deal

Germany’s centre-right CDU and centre-left SPD have formally signed a coalition agreement, clearing the way for Friedrich Merz to become the country’s next chancellor.

05/05/2025

World News

Germany's Merz to form government after SPD approves coalition deal

Germany's coalition government has cleared its final hurdle to power after the Social Democrats (SPD) voted in favour of the agreement.

30/04/2025

Europe News

Germany's incoming Chancellor Friedrich Merz announces cabinet posts

Seven ministries will go to the CDU, seven to the SPD and three to the CSU. It is now clear who the CDU and CSU want to send to the cabinet as ministers.

28/04/2025

Germany

German parliament set to elect Merz as chancellor on 6 May

Friedrich Merz's Christian Democrats (CDU), the Christian Social Union (CSU) and the Social Democrats (SPD) last week struck a coalition deal.

14/04/2025

Europe News

Germany is open to sending Taurus missiles to Ukraine, says Merz

The chancellor-in-waiting said Kyiv must be allowed to 'get ahead'.

14/04/2025

Europe News

Setback for Merz: AfD ties with CDU/CSU in poll for first time

Many voters seem disappointed with the coalition negotiations carried out so far by the CDU/CSU. According to the latest Sunday Insa poll from Bild, the CDU/CSU has dropped to 24%, now tying with the AfD. This marks an all-time low for the Conservatives.

05/04/2025

Europe News

Germany's Greens publicly oppose Merz's debt brake reform

Election winner and Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz is relying on votes from the Greens to push through parliament a special fund for infrastructure and defence.

10/03/2025

Europe News

CDU and SPD start talks in bid to form next German government

Friedrich Merz, the leader of the Christian Democrats, has ruled out a coalition with the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which finished second in last week's elections.

28/02/2025

Europe News

German elections: CDU wins, Merz aims for coalition by Easter

With all constituencies counted, the centre-right Christian Democratic Union has claimed victory, while minnows, including the left-conservative BSW, barely missed the threshold to enter parliament.

24/02/2025

Europe News

Who won and who lost in German federal elections: Four key takeaways

Germany's election reshapes the political scene, with the far right and far left parties on the rise and coalition chaos and uncertainty for the minnows on the cards. Will CDU's Merz be able to form a coalition until Easter?

23/02/2025

Europe News

The EPP party says migration and the economy are its goals for 2025

During discussions on Saturday, EPP leaders said the EU’s economy must become more competitive and both security and migration must be tackled.

18/01/2025

Europe News

German MPs to vote if they hold confidence in Scholz on Monday

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has officially submitted his vote of confidence to the parliament before German MPs will vote on Monday. But considering Germany's economic instability what is at stake?

12/12/2024

Germany

Legendary German politician Wolfgang Schaeuble dies at 81

The former statesman and finance minister during the euro debt crisis was also known for his role in the reunification of Germany.

27/12/2023

Germany

German right U-turn on far-right cooperation within 24 hours

The proposal sparked an instant - and fierce - outcry from across the political spectrum.

24/07/2023

Europe News

Germany presents scaled-back cannabis legislation proposal

Germany has revised its plan for cannabis liberalisation following talks with the European Union.

12/04/2023

Finland

Finland's ex-interior minister goes on trial for anti-LGBT hate speech

Päivi Räsänen is accused of inciting hatred after making the comments on Twitter in 2019.

24/01/2022

Germany

Merz confirmed as Germany's CDU leader as party moves on from Merkel

Some 95% of party delegates voted for Merz, already assured of leading the CDU after being backed by party members in December.

22/01/2022

Germany

Musical chairs: Germany's FDP to swap Bundestag seats with CDU

The new coalition partners have said they no longer want to sit next to the German's far-right AfD party.

16/12/2021